HR 6063 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalties for desecrating the flag of the United States.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-12-06)
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Amends the Federal criminal code to increase the maximum penalties for desecration of the United States flag from one year imprisonment and/or a $1,000 fine to five years' imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine.…
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Cosponsors (11)
8 Democrats3 Republicans